Turning Point, Inc.
Nicholas Kanasky possesses a solid background in social work, holding a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, awarded in 2017. Currently serving as a Counselor Aide at Turning Point, Inc. since July 2019, Nicholas has also gained experience as a Direct Support Professional at Community Options, Inc. from September 2018 to June 2019, focusing on support for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral disabilities. Additional experience includes a role as a Social Work Intern at the Hyacinth AIDS Foundation in early 2019 and a position as a Camp Counselor at Elmwood Park Recreation Center during the summer of 2018.
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Turning Point, Inc.
Turning Point - Compassionate Treatment for Alcoholism and Drug Dependency We are a nonprofit organization that has guided alcoholics and those addicted to drugs along the path to recovery since 1975. Turning Point’s first substance abuse treatment program—a 10-bed residential program for men—began in March 1975. Since then, we have treated over 40,000 clients and have grown to offer a range of services for adults who are struggling with addiction. We provide exceptional treatment for clients with complex combinations of substance abuse and co-occurring mental illness. A critical reason for our success and that of our clients has been the high caliber of the individuals who become our employees. We seek out candidates with the best experience and highest qualifications for each open position, from clinical to administrative. Accreditation CARF, which stands for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, is the federal agency that ensures the highest possible standards among agencies that offer rehabilitation services. If an agency has CARF accreditation, it means that it pays constant attention to the quality and effectiveness of its programs and uses feedback from its clients to keep that quality high. You can place your confidence in programs and services that carry CARF accreditation. Turning Point is CARF-accredited for Integrated Behavioral Health (substance abuse and mental health) treatment in the following areas: •Detoxification •Residential Treatment •Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Treatment •Drug Court Treatment Turning Point received special commendation from CARF for exemplary efforts to advocate for clients and to eliminate the discrimination and stigma associated with addiction and mental illness.